William Warren ("Bill") Bader

On Saturday, August 20, William “Bill” Warren Bader, a beloved husband, father & grandfather passed away.  He was eighty-six years old.  Born to Ethel Delava Brown Bader & Frederick Christian Bader on October 21, 1935 in Honesdale, PA.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Karen Preston Bader of Fort Mill, SC, his daughter, Julie Ann Bader Salcedo of Phoenix, AZ and his sons, Jeffery William Bader of Bridgewater, NJ and Robert Preston Bader (married to Laura Jean Bader) of Fort Mill, SC.  Bill is also survived by four cherished grandsons, Robert Josiah Salcedo, Joshua Michael Bader, Jonathan William Salcedo, and Jackson David Bader.
He worked for the US Department of Defense at the Picattiny Arsenal in Rockaway, NJ for forty years.  Bill and Karen raised their three children from birth until college in the same house on Espanong Road in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.
Bill loved his family and his church - his Christian faith was very important to him.  He was passionate about travel, golf, baseball, gardening and he always loved rescuing and raising cats.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, August 28 at 3:00 PM at the Tega Cay Baptist Church in Tega Cay, SC.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation the Tega Cay Baptist Church or Samaritan’s Purse.